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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.74, 11,033.31 and 4,638.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.74, 11,033.31 and 4,638.61 is: 6,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.74 : 11,033.31 = 4,638.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.74/11,033.31 = 4,638.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.74x = 11,033.31 × 4,638.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.74x = 51,179,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,179,143.74/7,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.20

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